Our 9th Year… and our biggest one yet!
Here we are—heading into our 9th Black Friday and Cyber Monday at Yarn Store Boutique. Can you believe it? Julie and I surely can’t. Every year we tell ourselves, “We won’t order too much this time…” and every year our eyes end up way bigger than the space of the store. So you’ll see us doing what we’ve practically become Olympic-level athletes at: shifting, restacking, squeezing, rearranging, and laughing at ourselves as we try to make everything fit.
But honestly? That’s exactly why this year’s sale is going to be our best one ever. We need room — a LOT of room — which means you are about to get some incredible deals.
🍰 A Little Nostalgia…
I still remember our very first Black Friday sale. I was determined not to be alone in that store all day, so we put something different on sale every single hour just to keep people coming in. And it worked! The store was full of laughter and movement all day long. We had leftover pies, kolaches, and coffee that never got cold because it never stayed in the pot long enough.
Nine years later, some things haven’t changed.
Expect food, coffee, and company — because no one should yarn-shop hungry or lonely.
🐦 Early Bird Specials
Monday, Nov. 24 – Saturday, Nov. 29
(In-store & Online at YarnStoreBoutique.com)
Since we’ll be closed Tuesday–Thursday (Nov. 25–27) for Thanksgiving, we’re giving our makers a head start with:
✨ Early Bird Black Friday Collection
Available both online and in-store — a perfect warm-up to the main event.
🧶 Black Friday & Saturday Specials
Friday, Nov. 28 & Saturday, Nov. 29
To keep everything organized (and to keep us sane!), we’re dividing the sale into three big collections:
1️⃣ Black Friday & Saturday — Online + In Store: A curated mix of can’t-miss items.
2️⃣ Black Friday & Saturday — In Store Only: These are too special to ship — you need to see them in person.
3️⃣ Black Friday & Saturday 2 — Online + In Store: Because we have that much to share — yes, it spilled into a second collection.
💎 The Teal Line Specials
In-Store Only — Friday & Saturday
Now here’s the fun part.
The Teal Line Specials are our version of the old-fashioned K-Mart Blue Light Specials (yes, I adored working at K-Mart in high school!). These will be random flash deals, up to 45% off, and even we won’t know what they are until they happen.
When you see the teal marker… follow it. Something magical is happening.
💻 Cyber Monday – Online Only
Monday, Dec. 1
We’re still finalizing the Cyber Monday list, but here’s the important part:
🛒 You must purchase Cyber Monday items online.
They will not be available in the brick-and-mortar store.
👉 YarnStoreBoutique.com
Stay tuned — but trust me, the deals will be worth the click.
🦃 A Word About Thanksgiving…
Now, back to the important things: Thanksgiving.
My last blog was all about Gratitude, and that truly is what Thanksgiving should be about. This year, my husband and I are doing something different — something we’ve never done before.
We are hosting our family Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 23.
Our grown children and grandchildren all have other families to visit on Thanksgiving Day itself, and I always feel that pressure to time the meal just right so they can eat, visit, and still make it to their next stop. And honestly? I feel bad for them — rushing through a day that should feel warm, slow, and joyful.
So this year, we’re giving everyone the gift of breathing room.
No rushing. No watching the clock. No 3-hour window.
Just family, food, and fun.
I’m hoping we get to play more games, and I’m absolutely planning to teach everyone finger knitting using the amazing new Lion Brand yarn we just brought in. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for all ages. We might even sneak in a little journaling — you never know.
My hope for all of you this Thanksgiving is simple:
May it be soft, may it be stress-free, and may it be filled with good memories.
Let this be a time to sit with the joyful moments, savor the traditions you love, and give yourself permission to simplify the ones that feel heavy.
❤️ Thank You for 8.5 Years of Joy
This sale, this season, this store — none of it would be what it is without you. Thank you for your support, your friendship, your laughter, your stories, and your creativity. You bring this place to life.
We can’t wait to see you this Black Friday weekend — in store, online, or both.
